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We’ve just returned from a preview of Saracen’s 2010 range of mountain and kids’ bikes, and there are very positive signs for the future of this once stalwart British bike brand.

Madison, UK distributors for Shimano, acquired the brand in April, and they’re intent on resurrecting the Saracen name by designing new bikes and sponsoring top riders. They will be selling the range only through independent bike shops.

In this instalment we look at the new Tufftrax and Mantra entry-level mountain bikes, Zen long-travel trail bikes and Bolt, Amplitude and other kids’ bikes available in the 2010 Saracen range.

Designer Simon Wild has had tyres specially made for the Tufftrax with a shallow tread which he says will be grippy enough for towpath-type riding but smooth enough to roll fast on the road, unlike many entry-level mountain bikes which are specced with over-knobbly tyres.

Both models will come with Saracen-branded stem and handlebar combos. Like on most of the 2010 range, UK-friendly features on the Tufftrax include Crud/Cycraguard bosses for fitting downtube mudguards and forward-facing seatpost collars, as well as pannier rack bosses.

Mantra

The double-butted Mantra bike comes in three flavours – Mantra, Mantra Pro and Mantra X-27 – and has been designed for riders who want to hit the trails proper.

Mantra x27:

Saracen's Mantra X27 uses a 27-speed setup courtesy of SRAM.

The brushed steel headbadge is a neat touch, and the Mantra shares the UK-friendly features of the Tufftrax.

Down with the kids

Children are well catered for in the 2010 range. The Tufftrax Jnr model is a scaled-down version of the Tufftrax adult bike and has 50mm Suntour forks, Shimano shifting and Saracen-branded grips, stem and bars.

Amplitude

Amplitude jnr: amplitude jnr

The Amplitude is “built for kids to wreck”, according to Simon Wild – which means it’s durable and going to last.

With a 30mm travel fork and bashguard, this singlespeed dirt jump bike mini-me looks like fun for the wee men and women.

The future of Saracen

With a dedicated team of designers and the support of Madison, Saracen definitely mean business. Plans are in the pipeline for the Ariel, a 140mm single-pivot full-suspension bike using the company’s own patented technology.

Saracen designer, simon wild: saracen designer, simon wild

Simon Wild has designed all the new Saracen range, and an extended range of mountain and urban bikes are already in the prototype phase.

A downhill/freeride bike, Myst, is also at the design stage, which Saracen hope will be piloted by a well-known rider on the World Cup circuit.

An urban line-up is set to launch later this year too.

And for those of you who hark back to the days of the iconic Kili cross country machine, watch this space because there might be a UK designed titanium stunner coming to a trail near you soon…